Abstract: The present invention provides a block assembly for mounting an optical lens blank onto a lens processing machine, comprising a compliant lens block with a relatively thin double-sided adhesive tape having differential adhesion. This assembly affords a very cost efficient system for attaching a lens blank to a lens processing machine. In contrast to traditional thick adhesive pads, the tapes of the present invention do not suffer from shear displacements which may cause processing errors or inaccuracies. In addition, the double-sided adhesive tapes of the present invention achieve greater adhesion to the lens block than to the lens. This feature promotes and ensures a "clean" removal of the tape from the lens when the block is deblocked. The present invention also provides a method for mounting an optical lens blank onto a lens processing machine.

Abstract: The present invention provides thermoplastic ophthalmic lens blocking compositions that have many advantages over traditional metal alloy materials. Preferred compositions comprise a blend of (i) a hydrocarbon resin, preferably an aromatic hydrocarbon resin; (ii) a side chain crystallizable hydrocarbon polymer or copolymer; and (iii) optionally an modifier or mixture of modifiers, preferably straight chain alcohols. The composition may also comprise one or more modifiers, fillers or heat absorbing materials. In one embodiment, the composition is used to fill the cavity between a preformed lens block and a lens. In another embodiment the composition is used to form a lens block. Methods of holding a lens blank are taught. Tapes that provide a receptive surface against which the composition may be adhered are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of processing a lens is disclosed. A lens blank and a lens block are each provided with a structured surface having a plurality of tapered elements. The lens blank is releasably attached to the lens block by pressing the structured surface of the lens blank against the structured surface of the lens block, followed by subjecting the mounted lens blank to lens processing operations.

Abstract: A concatenation of circular abrasive discs each having a layer of abrasive material on a first surface, and means on a second surface for releasably attaching said discs to a drive member. The discs are attached to two adjacent discs at opposite edges by two narrow tabs along each edge spaced by at least 0.32 centimeter (1/8 inch) along the edge and generally equally spaced on opposite sides of a center line extending between the centers of the attached discs. Also the discs are separated between the tabs and the tabs are folded to position abrasive discs in a stack within a container with each abrasive disc in the stack having its layer of abrasive against the layer of abrasive of one adjacent disc, and its means for attaching adjacent the means for attaching of the other adjacent disc.